The 10 Greatest Individual Seasons in NHL History (not Including Wayne Gretzky)

The NHL record book is packed full of incredible seasons, but at the top of most lists is Wayne Gretzky's name.

The Great One is not the only one to put forth some mind-boggling seasons, however. In fact, Gretzky often had some company at the top of the league leaders list. For a more diverse list, I only took one season from each player.

Let's take a look at some of the best individual seasons in the history of the NHL.

Paul Coffey 1985-86

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Stats: 48 goals, 90 assists for 138 points in 79 games

There may not ever be another defenseman who will be able to put up these kinds of numbers. The 90 assists are insane enough, but 48 goals from the point? That's ridiculous. Paul Coffey is a legendary offensive defenseman.

Maurice Richard 1944-1945

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Stats: 50 goals, 23 assists for 73 points in 50 games

Maurice "Rocket" Richard has the goal scoring trophy named after him for a reason. 50 goals in 50 games is a feat that wasn't matched for more than 30 years after Richard accomplished it in the mid-40s.

Mario Lemieux 1988-1989

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Stats: 85 goals, 114 assists for 199 points in 76 games

Mario Lemieux is the only player who has ever been able to approach some of the single-season accomplishments of Wayne Gretzky. In this particular season, Lemieux beat The Great One for the scoring title.